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One popular Advent tradition is making a Jesse tree, which helps us to connect the custom of decorating Christmas trees to the events leading to Jesus’ birth. We adorn a Jesse tree with illustrated ornaments that represent people, prophesies, and events that recall God’s promise and its fulfillment. With a focus on Old Testament figures, the Jesse tree is a particularly good activity for sixth graders studying salvation history. It’s also great for any junior high or older group wanting to review the story of God in the Old Testament, connecting the Advent season with the faithfulness of God across 4,000 years of his-tory.
Click on the links below for more information about each week, including ornaments and background information.
The Jesse Tree: 1st Week of Advent
The Jesse Tree: 2nd Week of Advent
The Jesse Tree: 3rd Week of Advent
The Jesse Tree: 4th Week of Advent
